Altai Airport (ZMAT)
Medium airport · Altai, Govi-Altai Province, Mongolia
Airport data
| Name | Altai Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ZMAT |
| IATA | LTI |
| Elevation | 7,260 ft (2213 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°22'35" E 96°13'16" 46.37640, 96.22110 |
| Location | Altai, Govi-Altai Province, Mongolia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 7,513 ft (2290 m) | — | UNK | No |
Altai Airport at a glance
Altai Airport is a medium airport in Altai, Govi-Altai Province, Mongolia, known to airline systems as LTI. The field elevation of 7,260 ft (2213 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ZMAT are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 7,513 ft (2290 m) of unk surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ZMAT shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Altai Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bayankhongor Airport | ZMBH | 345 km (186 NM) |
| Barkol Dahe Airport | ZWLK | 379 km (205 NM) |
| Khovd Airport | ZMKD | 389 km (210 NM) |
| Hami Airport | ZWHM | 442 km (239 NM) |
| Yaerbashi Test Range | CN-0139 | 455 km (246 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Altai Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 7,260 ft field elevation of Altai Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 14 airports and airfields we list for Mongolia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Altai Airport
What is the ICAO code of Altai Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Altai Airport is ZMAT, and its IATA code is LTI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Altai Airport above sea level?
Altai Airport sits at an elevation of 7,260 feet (2213 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Altai Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.3764, 96.2211 — in Altai, Govi-Altai Province, Mongolia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bayankhongor Airport, about 345 km away.
Does ZMAT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ZMAT appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Altai Airport?
Altai Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 7,513 ft (2290 m) with a UNK surface.